DeSmogBlog

MARCH 7, 2025

This event is more than a celebration of sport it is a global stage where the country can either reinforce its role as Europe’s biggest fossil fuel producer or rise to the occasion and lead a just transition away from oil, gas and goal production. You dont phase something out by building more of it. Athletes know this.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 7, 2022

For industry, transportation and buildings, the move from fossil fuel-powered machines to all-electric machines represents the largest potential to decarbonize from a demand perspective.

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Jim Conca

JULY 23, 2021

Global electricity demand will increase almost 10% by 2022, and half of this will be fossil fuel, particularly new coal in the developing world. Nuclear will grow by only 2%, and is one important reason emissions will grow so much during this period.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The post Rooftop PV takes biggest bite yet out of coal as fossil fuels and grid demand hit new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy. New records over the long weekend underline the fundamental change happening in Australia's energy mix, and the key role of rooftop solar in driving these.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 22, 2025

Various clean energy technologies have been developed to meet the rapidly intensifying energy demand and dwindling fossil fuel reserves. However, many of these technologies are hindered by low efficiency and high costs.

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TechXplore

MARCH 26, 2025

Demand for batteries is on the rise for EVs and the grid-level energy storage needed to transition Earth off fossil fuels. Chibueze Amanchukwu wants to fix batteries that haven't been built yet. But more batteries will mean more of a dangerous suite of materials used to build them: PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 18, 2025

to six times more expensive than hydrogen from unabated fossil fuels. This staggering price difference has led to a slow market takeoff, highlighting the pressing need for greater demand-side incentives and policy intervention. But here’s the kickergreen hydrogen remains 1.5

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The introduction of spot pricing allows buyers to purchase green hydrogen on-demand without being tied to long-term contracts. Plug customers, including retailers, manufacturers, and power plant operators, now have the flexibility to manage their hydrogen needs based on fluctuating market demands.

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TechXplore

APRIL 10, 2025

Growing demand for the semiconductor chips that power artificial intelligence is driving soaring electricity use, particularly in countries that rely on fossil fuels for power, environmental group Greenpeace warned Thursday.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 26, 2022

The BUS offers a grant of up to £5,000 for heating installers and households to replace traditional fossil fuel-powered boilers with more efficient, low-carbon alternatives, including air and ground source heat pumps.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2025

As Britain increases its reliance on renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, batteries like Blackhillock will ensure that excess power can be stored and then used during times of increased demand.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 20, 2021

The push to quickly transition carbon-intensive activities away from fossil fuels while meeting the world’s growing energy needs has put electricity producers and consumers squarely in the forefront of the emerging clean economy. And the era of fossil fuels is hardly over. Subscribe here.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The motion recommends that the Toronto Transit Commission, more commonly known as TTC, decline any new ads from the Pathways Alliance and Canada Action , two of Canada’s most prominent fossil fuel marketing organizations. Toronto City Councillor Dianne Saxe introduced the anti-greenwashing motion on Sept.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 5, 2025

percent of the years global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels, the report adds. The Carbon Majors are keeping the world hooked on fossil fuels with no plans to slow production, former United Nations climate chief and Paris Agreement architect Christiana Figueres said in a response accompanying the report.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 7, 2025

Lithium-ion batteries are widely viewed as a necessity for meeting our growing energy demands while reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

The energy transition continues to gain steam, with oil demand projected to peak in this decade, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to new research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. Every year we’ve published this report, peak oil demand has moved closer. C by 2100, and reaching a 1.5°C

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 29, 2025

Underlying demand and renewable output hit record levels in December quarter, but repeated fossil fuel failures and lack of transmission cause high prices in coal dependent states. The post Renewables thrive as grid demand soars, and coal states suffer from repeated outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By developing and testing the new fuel, and using it as a substitute for fossil fuel, the site now displaces the equivalent of 1.1 Replacing this gas use with fuel derived directly from the solvent recovery operation means the site is now saving 2,500 tonnes of carbon per year from its own energy demand.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 16, 2025

But with global demand on the rise, how do we speed up the process of reducing emissions? All at sea The global shipping industry is a big generator of greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to its dependency on fossil fuels. But hydrogen can provide a clean fuel alternative for long-haul shipping.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 12, 2025

Why Hydrogen Fuel Matters Hydrogen fuel stands out as a green energy solution with enormous potential. It boasts a high energy output and emits only water when used, unlike fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The UK government’s move to award £22 billion in subsidies to carbon capture projects followed a sharp increase in lobbying by the fossil fuel industry, DeSmog can reveal. Meanwhile, lobby group the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) — which represents dozens of fossil fuel companies — attended 20 meetings, and Equinor 16.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 7, 2024

Fossil fuel interests spent millions of dollars in an effort to influence Colorado’s recent legislative session, a DeSmog analysis shows — and environmental advocates say the campaign helped to scuttle a raft of clean air bills. In Colorado, emissions from fossil fuel extraction and processing are a major contributor.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

The key solutions today are biofuels, only displacing a mere fraction of fossil fuels-based jet fuel, and offsets. Last year, Neste delivered its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel via pipeline for airlines refueling at San Francisco International Airport to use.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Some renewable energy projects displace more fossil fuels than others, some are built at the cost of critical habitat for plants and animals, and others share jobs and infrastructure benefits with the local community. Traditionally, renewable energy procurement and project selection focuses on financial and logistical criteria (e.g.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 31, 2025

is facing an energy emergency, as escalating electricity demand, unstable fossil fuel markets, and the rapid growth of energy-intensive infrastructure strain the nations energy systems. Energy Crisis and Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

"Solar plus battery storage can provide value in two ways: first, energy reliability for customers during emergency power outages, and second, during non-emergencies, to help the grid balance demand and generation," said Dawn Weisz, chief executive of California utility MCE, during a breakout session at last week’s virtual VERGE 20 event. .

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Meeting AIs Energy Demands with Innovative Solutions Artificial intelligence has seen explosive growth over the past few years, with generative AI tools like ChatGPT igniting the demand for powerful computing infrastructure. More than just meeting demand, however, is the need to address the environmental impact of AIs growth.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cold climate countries are making significant efforts to transition from fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, to sustainable heating sources, such as heat pumps or district heating to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But fossil-fuel-based heat demand is expected to increase over the next few decades due to population growth.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 6, 2025

This pioneering integration enables the plant to balance electricity supply during fluctuations in demand, enhancing grid stability and operational efficiency. At the core of the plants design is the capability to burn hydrogena fuel source hailed for its low to zero carbon emissions. and reach up to 11.8 GW by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 17, 2022

The ambitious proposal was included in the REPowerEU plan , which detailed a vast number of changes designed to curb reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027, and thus catalysing Europe’s transition to renewable energy. In doing so, we could see an acceleration in the transition to net-zero.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

and the failed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline to Texas, sees a major new growth opportunity for fossil fuels: artificial intelligence. Big Tech should be held just as responsible as the fossil fuel industry,” he told DeSmog. million homes. Tech Firms Promise Renewables That outcome isn’t an inevitability, however.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Green hydrogens potential to replace fossil fuels in transportation , manufacturing, and energy generation is immense.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

They stem from the system we chose when we grabbed and relied on fossil fuels," McCarthy said. Let’s grow the demand for them.". Why aren’t we wanting it all and demanding it all? The transformation we need demands significant work in transportation, McCarthy offered. What do these four challenges have in common?

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Natasha Lutz, a researcher on climate change at the University of Oxford noted that “many of the nations who will be contributing to this fund have not yet pledged to phase-out fossil fuels; a step needed to prevent further climate damages from occurring.” ”

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bailey, project manager from ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, highlights the breakthrough, stating, The hydrogen-powered nanogrid offers a carbon-free alternative that is both sustainable and effective for operations in demanding environments and sensitive locations.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 15, 2025

The engine is designed specifically to provide zero-emission solutions for demanding applications in the construction and agricultural sectors. Key advancements include: Hydrogen Fuel Integration : Incorporates high-pressure hydrogen storage systems, enabling engines to operate with minimal carbon output.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In 2022, the burning of fossil fuels provided 82% of the world's energy. Even as renewables have undergone tremendous growth, they've been offset by increased demand for energy. In 2000, it was 87%.

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